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_Athens, TX, USA_ | _Full Time_

Champion Home Builders, Inc.

in Athens TX is seeking an **Operational Excellence Coordinator** to join our team!

We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, company paid life insurance, paid holidays, paid vacation and 401k plan with company match

WHO ARE WE??

Champion Home Builders has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry for decades and is one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and modular buildings which can be found throughout the US and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team! In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive and enjoyable environment for every employee!

_COME JOIN US AND BECOME PART OF A GREAT TEAM!_

**Summary:** Leads and executes critical initiatives focused on process improvement and capital expenditure projects. Will have a proven track record of managing complex, multi-disciplinary projects from initiation to completion, with a strong emphasis on cost control, risk management, and stakeholder collaboration. Will lead the plant's continuous improvement initiatives designed to eliminate waste and non-value added activities and improve performance in Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost and Inventory.

Responsibilities:

+ Leads the plant's OpEx efforts in implementing, training, and following up with the plant's overall OpEx strategy, and communicates with the OpEx team on findings, training materials, and gaps.

+ Leads the development, organization, and execution of capital expenditure projects, including planning, cost analysis, and risk assessments.

+ Develops and executes a training plan for associates, supervisors, and managers to ensure the integration of Best Practices into the plant's culture and daily processes, including the onboarding of new hires.

+ Manages complex, multi-disciplinary projects, ensuring the implementation of planned cost control, agreement management, and maintenance necessities.

+ Takes ownership of any OpEx Value Stream Map findings in your plant and periodically reports progress on the Kaizen Journal.

+ Ensures that the training mentioned, tools, best practices and resources are available to employees at all levels and that they are being utilized appropriately and effectively.

+ Follows through with Product Value Analysis audits and keeps the PVA team updated on the progress.

+ Fosters strong interdepartmental working relationships and builds rapport with production workers, management, stakeholders, and safety.

+ Applies Lean Six Sigma principles to drive continuous improvement initiatives, process documentation, and analyze data.

+ Leads all reporting and root-cause analysis. Leads or coaches focused-improvement activities and teams to improve results like safety, quality, delivery, cost and inventory. Conducts root-cause analysis and coaching to resolve production issues.

+ Collects, analyzes, and summarizes data using spreadsheet tools for performance tracking and reporting.

+ Facilitates stakeholder communication, manages expectations, and builds strong relationships.

+ Utilizes project management skills including timeline estimation, status reporting, and issue tracking.

Qualifications:

+ Engaged and willing to learn new concepts and remain open to different opinions.

+ Able to work with others to communicate and train plant employees OpEx training tools in MS Teams.

+ Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

+ Knowledge of manufacturing processes, preferably in the building industry.

+ Hands on experience using modern Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement methods.

+ Proven experience in managing complex projects, preferably in a manufacturing or production environment.

+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with a track record of building rapport and collaborating effectively with diverse teams and stakeholders.

+ Proficiency in Lean Six Sigma, process documentation, Kaizen, continuous improvement, and data analysis.

+ Proficient in MS Office, including Excel, Word, Outlook.

+ Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize effectively.

+ Demonstrated ability to apply critical thought processes to develop, recommend and implement strategies and programs that address plant and corporate objectives.

+ Demonstrated ability to work efficiently under conditions of multiple deadlines and changing priorities.

+ Prior leadership experience, particularly in fostering positive team environments and managing budgets, is highly valued.

+ Must be able to communicate at all levels

+ Must have acute attention to detail and strong problem solving skills

+ Must be a forward thinker and be able to plan strategically to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate risks

+ Travel is required, up to 10% of the time.

**Equal Opportunity Employer** Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.